Banner of Waris a Strand Aspect for the Titan class inDestiny 2that has a reputation for being extremely strong in PvE. It heals the user and all other Guardians within its area of effect, and when paired with other Strand subclass effects, it can turn Titans into unstoppable killing machines.
Unlikethe other Strand Aspects, players will have to go through an extra hurdle before they can unlock this one. Luckily, there’s nothing complicated involved in the process. Here’s how to getBanner of WarinDestiny 2.
How to UnlockBanner of War
Banner of Warwas added sometime after the release ofLightfalland thefirst wave of new Strand Aspects(Flechette Storm,Threaded Specter, andThe Wanderer). The mission you need to unlockBanner of Waris calledUnveiled, which will send you back to the Irkalla Complex to listen to a few audio logs and some dialogue. If this quest doesn’t appear for you, make sure to complete all the steps listed above first.
Unveiled is short and very simple. Simply follow the quest markers, and the quest will eventually be completed. Once you load back out into Neomuna, return to the Pouka Pond to findBanner of Warwaiting for you. You don’t need to spend anything to unlock it — just click on it, and the Aspect is yours.
Banner of Waris a hybrid offensive/defensive Aspect that incentivizes aggressive,close-ranged fighting with swordsand melee attacks. Every melee kill scored by you or nearby allies while the Aspect is equipped activatesBanner of War, which spawns a visible flag on the Titan’s back that releases healing pulses. Each kill adds a stack to the banner, up to four total — healing pulses burst out more frequently depending on the banner’s stacks.
The Aspect heals flat amounts of HP per pulse, so you won’t have to worry about it getting interrupted. To get the most out of this, make sure to have some means of gaining Woven Mail. TheInto the FrayAspectgrants Woven Mail after destroying a Tangle. If you want to use something else in your second Aspect slot, use theThread of WardingFragment.
The damage boost portion ofBanner of Wardoes increase with the Aspect’s stacks. However, it can be combined with other melee buffs likeBurning FistsfromWormgod’s Caress and One-Two Punch, resulting in absurd amounts of melee damage withFrenzied Blade.
